aaron schantz

Worked as Mathematics Teacher at Gracemont Public Schools.

Developed and implemented comprehensive Technology Education program, creating curriculum for 75+ students across multiple technical disciplines. Instruct courses in Introduction to CAD, Fusion 360, 3D Printing, Revit, Robotic Foundations, and Robotic Engineering using VEX Robotics and VEX Code programming. Established and coordinate middle and high school esports program, directing the high schoo

-Built Geary's STEM program from the ground up, designing curriculum spanning CAD (Fusion 360), 3D printing, and VEX robotics platforms
-Introduced hands-on, project-based learning into a technology education pathway with no prior program infrastructure
-Established SkillsUSA and TSA chapters, advising student teams through competition-ready technical portfolios and presentations
-Founded Geary'

Elementary Teacher — Grades 4–5

-Taught a full generalist curriculum across ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science, building foundational literacy and numeracy skills for students at a critical developmental stage
-Differentiated instruction across multiple subjects daily to meet a wide range of student ability levels within a single classroom
-Built early relationships with students that carrie

Doctoral research focused on mentorship structures and retention among newly graduated teachers, building on 7+ years of classroom experience across elementary and secondary education. Coursework includes advanced quantitative research methods (ANOVA, MANOVA, logistic regression) and curriculum design, applied through projects on integrated STEM curriculum and school renewal planning.

Focused on literacy instruction and reading intervention strategies, building on classroom experience across elementary and secondary grade levels.

Bachelor's in Secondary Education with a concentration in History Education, launching a teaching career that has spanned elementary through secondary grade levels across math, technology education, and social studies.